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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amy-Clare Martin

Warning over baby slings after six-week-old died during ‘hands-free’ breastfeeding

A coroner has issued a warning over the safety of baby slings - (PA Archive)

A coroner has issued a warning about the dangers of baby slings after a six-week-old boy died during “hands-free” breastfeeding.

James Alderman, known as Jimmy, was generally well apart from a light cold when he was being breastfed inside a sling worn by his mother as she moved around the house.

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